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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1981[1] |
| Founder | Gary Johnston |
| Headquarters | |
Number of locations | 110+ stores (2018)[2] |
Area served | Australia New Zealand |
Key people | Chris Wilesmith (CEO)(Former)[3] |
| Products | Electronics, gadgets |
Number of employees | c.1,000 (2021)[2] |
| Subsidiaries | Electus Distribution |
| Website | jaycar |
Jaycar, formerly Jaycar Electronics, is an Australia-based retailer dealing in electronic components and related products for electronics enthusiasts. The company owns around 110 stores across Australia and New Zealand, and also sells its products online in the UK and US. It was founded in 1981 by Gary Johnston, who remained managing director until his death in 2021.
The company also has a wholesale arm, Electus Distribution.
- ^ "Jaycar Talks History and 30th Birthday". Current.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Jaycar Electronics New Zealand". About Jaycar. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
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